Thirty miles northeast of Zhending City, by the Dasha River, Li Guo and Luo Hu were riding slowly side by side. Seeing the bandits under their command breaking out of camp and moving south, the corners of their mouths slightly curled up with a sneer, "No matter how cunning the dog eunuch is, he can't guess that we're going to sneak into Chen Cang. Wait."
No matter how slow we wait for him to react, we will pass Guangping Mansion, and we will hesitate to pursue him again."
Luo Hu's expression was cold: "But that blocking dog in front is really annoying." He gritted his teeth and said, "I, Luo Hu, will not be a human being until I chop off his head today." The Zhenshan Camp under his command has strict military discipline, and its combat power is invincible.
However, Taiyuan suffered a defeat at the hands of a young eunuch in the first battle, and was almost annihilated by Huang Degong the day before yesterday. How could he, who had always been proud and arrogant, accept this?
Li Guo glanced sideways at him and smiled slightly: "Huang Lao Gou managed to escape the disaster by tricking him the day before yesterday. It was not your fault. Today, four of our troops have joined forces. Without the help of the refugees, he is vulnerable with only a few troops."
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Luo Hu nodded vigorously and looked at Zhending City in the southwest: "Ma Shiyao's side should have another leak."
Li Guo raised his brows and said, "What else can happen? If there is a second time, I will have to deal with him." It was said that a few days ago, Ma Shiyao and Ren Jirong were besieged by the mob in the city. He just happened to lead his troops to find the young eunuch and take advantage of the situation to quell the chaos. After some negotiation
After the rebels agreed to leave, just then Huang Degong came to attack. Without saying a word, he raised his troops to fight.
He was full of confidence in fighting against Huang Degong with the strength of others, but he didn't know that Huang Degong, a big boss, could also play tricks. He directly tricked him into robbing the people and beat him to flee. Not to mention how angry he was in his heart.
Afterwards, he was somewhat angry with Ma Shiyao for standing still, but Ma Shiyao also had an excuse to be surrounded in the city and unable to move.
Hou Niu Jinxing arrived, and after some discussion, he was ready to fight to clear the way for the main force. At this time, the spies reported that Huang Degong's troops had withdrawn to the other side of the Hutuo River to set up a defense line. Li Guo ordered people to contact Ma Shiyao and found that there were only a thousand officers and soldiers outside the city surrounding the city.
I was angry because these few troops could leave the city and kill them at any time.
Fortunately, when it got dark not long after, Ma Shiyao finally sent troops out of the city, dispersed the officers and soldiers outside the city, and sent Ren Jirong to the camp to discuss important matters. Li Guo was bound to ask questions, but Ren Jirong had already made excuses, and he was able to deal with them one by one.
of the past.
The anger gradually subsided, and everyone convened to start a battle tomorrow to kill Huang Degong and retreat as the main force. At that time, Li Guo and Luo Hu would fight head-on, Gu Kecheng would attack the east wing, and Ma Shiyao would attack the west wing, defeating Huang Degong in one fell swoop to avenge the previous day's revenge.
After the agreement, Ren Jirong returned to the city to report and discuss detailed tactics with Ma Shiyao. Li Guo ordered Gu Kecheng's troops to drive nearby refugees to use them as cannon fodder to consume Huang Degong's firepower. He not only wanted to win this battle, but also won it beautifully, with the least amount of effort.
The price was paid to beat Huang Degong to the worst!
At first light, Li Guo ordered the cannon fodder of the refugees to go south and gather on the north bank of the Hutuo River. He then made fire and cooked rice to mobilize the soldiers, and at midnight he raised his troops and took the initiative to attack.
The army had marched more than ten miles, and Gu Kecheng's nearly ten thousand troops were divided into troops and sent toward the southeast. According to the spies' report, Huang Degong built a front line on the other side of the river about ten miles long. He was ordered to attack from the eastern end, so as to maximize the dispersion of the officers and soldiers.
The spies came to report that Ma Shiyao's troops had left the city and were gathering outside the city, ready to send troops at any time. Li Guo was very satisfied. The four troops had nearly 50,000 men plus refugee cannon fodder. No matter what the hell you do to stop Huang Degong, I will kill you!
"Prime Minister, from what you have seen, when will my father withdraw?" Niu Jinxing was beside Li Guo. At this time, several of the big aides in the rebel army, including Song Xiance, Niu Jinxing and Gu Junen, were all with other troops on the southern front.
Niu Jinxing had a relaxed look on his face: "If everything goes as expected, we can stay there at noon, and we won't miss the generals' celebratory drinks!"
"The Prime Minister seems to be sure of winning this battle. It will be noon when we march to the river. Is it possible that the officers and soldiers will collapse as soon as we start fighting? How can the old yellow dog be so vulnerable? It barked so fiercely in the past few days.
"The leader of the thieves under Li Guo's command deliberately joked.
Niu Jinxing laughed loudly: "Bohou (Li Guo) and Tongguan Bo (Luo Hu) know Huang Gou's strength best. If those rogues hadn't raided at night the day before yesterday, Huang Gou would have been beheaded by now, and now it's just to give him more
He has only lived for two days, and he will definitely die today."
Li Guo raised the corner of his mouth with a look of pride on his face: "If it hadn't been for the night attack the day before yesterday, he would not have escaped death." The implication is that the battle that night was only because it was dark and the army was suddenly attacked from both sides. If it had been during the day, the army's morale would not have been
It would be so easy to get messed up. The fighting power of those rogue people would at most create some chaos, but it would definitely not lead to the defeat of the rebels.
"That's it, that's it. How can a mob of rioters be able to defeat our strong soldiers, let alone Tongguan Bo's Zhenshan camp here?" Niu Jinxing said with a smile on his face and looked at Luo Hu.
Although Luo Hu was young, he was loyal to the intruders and his Zhenshan camp was the strongest elite in the bandit army. He had great military exploits. He joined forces with Li Guo to defeat Sun Chuanting in Tongguan, so he was named General Guoyi.
Tongguan Bo was the youngest and most powerful general in the bandit army, and he was also the most valued by Li Zicheng. Therefore, the other bandit leaders from above to the bottom mostly wanted to please him. Not to mention Niu Jinxing, he was the arrogant and domineering person of Liu Zongmin.
I will also give him three points of face.
"Marquis Bo, please serve as a pioneer in your humble position." Luo Hu was unmoved by Niu Jinxing's flattery, with a cold expression on his face. He had always been invincible in Zhenshan Camp, and his repeated defeats at the hands of the young eunuch and Huang Degong were really a slap in the face. He wanted to avenge his shame!
"That's right!" Li Guo waved his hand: "Cross the river at noon and offer wine with the head of a yellow dog!"
It was almost noon when Li Guo was ten miles away from the Hutuo River. He ordered the army to stop and rest, and sent a large number of scout horses to the south for reconnaissance. Not long after, Ma Shiyao led his own soldiers to see him. He found out that the scout officers and soldiers had set up a battle line of more than ten miles along the river bank and the natural dangers. The shallow water was heavily defended, and both wings were
Deep water areas are easy to defend but difficult to attack, and seven shallow water areas were discovered. Most of them were concentrated in the middle of the defense line. Li Guo was asked whether he should attack from the center or wade through the water from both wings.
Li Guo, Niu Jinxing and others discussed for a while and decided to follow the original plan to attack Luo Hu head-on, while Ma Shiyao and Gu Kecheng attacked from two wings. This could spread Huang Degong's already small troops further.
After the agreement, Li Guo ordered Luo Hu's Zhenshan Battalion to drive the refugees across the river first to consume the firepower of the officers and soldiers. His main force then covered them up and killed them. The generals ordered Ma Shiyao to get on his horse and was about to leave. Suddenly, he heard several loud noises due to the south, and everyone was startled.
, and then suddenly realized that the officers and soldiers actually fired.
Huang Degong actually deployed artillery on the other side!?
The field troops actually brought in heavy artillery. This big piece of artillery is not too cumbersome. However, what Li Guo and others were wondering was not where Huang Degong's artillery came from, but who he was shooting at? The combat troops had not yet reached the designated position.
, could it be that he is blasting the refugees, his family is so rich, and he is using cannons to kill mosquitoes?
In doubt, the spies rushed to report, and the refugees by the river fled in all directions!
Everyone was shocked. The refugees had always been obedient and pointed out where to go to die. Why did they escape before the fight started? After detailed questioning, it turned out that it was the officers and soldiers on the other side who were causing trouble. They first sent people across the river to shout. Unexpectedly, in just a short moment,
The refugees were bewitched by him and began to disperse to the two wings. Although the thieves and supervisors responsible for guarding the refugees shouted to stop, it was of no avail. Then the officers and soldiers suddenly opened fire with artillery, and the refugees were frightened and castrated faster...
"What did the officers and soldiers shout to confuse the refugees so easily?" Niu Jinxing frowned, and the spy reported: "The officers and soldiers said that the rebel army was gone and had no way to escape. Why did the refugees die for them in vain? If they dispersed immediately, the officers and soldiers would have given them demobilization money and food to allow them to return.
We must live in the countryside, otherwise we will kill without mercy..."
With grain in one hand and knife in the other, Niu Jinxing sneered. This trick was so different from what the rebels imagined. The officers and soldiers are now so smart. What's even more rare is that they can keenly grasp the current thoughts of the refugees. When they are disappointed with the rebels, they throw away their roots to save their lives.
Straw... is really a good idea.
"General, the officers and soldiers on the other side of the river are shouting that they want to send you a message." The spy looked at Li Guo.
"Say!" The muscles on Li Guo's face were beating, and he was obviously very angry inside.
"The officers and soldiers said that if you have the ability to fight with real swords and guns, you are not a hero if you let the people die. Even if you win, it will be disgraceful..."
"Okay, okay, very good. Huang Laogou has the guts. I will fight with him with real swords and guns so that he can die in peace." Li Guo was so irritated that he laughed and said to the spies, "Send the order and let the refugees go."
Disperse, don’t stop me! I want Huang Lao Gou to die with all his heart.”
Niu Jinxing originally wanted to stop him, but gave it up after thinking about it. The refugees filling the pits would naturally reduce the casualties of the rebels. However, with the strength of Li Guo at this time, Huang Degong was absolutely overwhelmed. Moreover, they had been defeated several times in a row. They also needed a real victory.
To boost morale, now is a good time. (To be continued)